Liu Hua also saw Zhou Guoxiong's eyes and saw him staring at him. So he pretended to be excited and replied excitedly: "Really? Even Chairman Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing knows about it."
Of course, Liu Hua's performance fell into Zhou Guoxiong's eyes bit by bit. Looking at Liu Hua's excited expression across from him, Counselor Zhou became more confident in his mission.
"Of course, Brigadier Liu, Chairman Chiang knows. Not only Chairman Chiang, but now everyone in the country knows it. Brigadier Liu, now announce Chairman Chiang's order." Counselor Zhou was secretly happy, but he still walked to the crowd seriously.
In front of him, he stood up straight and said.
After hearing Chairman Chiang's order, the several Kuomintang officials who were following them immediately stood up straight, while the cadres of the Independence Brigade were not so serious. However, under the restraint of Liu Hua's stern eyes, everyone reluctantly stood up straight.
Counselor Zhou, on the other hand, was secretly happy after seeing Liu Hua's performance.
"Since the Anti-Japanese War, Liu Hua's unit has repeatedly made military exploits behind enemy lines, and recently wiped out a Japanese regiment, which greatly boosted the morale of the Chinese people. In order to commend the soldiers who killed the enemy for the country, Liu Hua's unit was specially reorganized into the Eighth Route Army Independent
The division has three brigades under its jurisdiction. Major General Liu Hua was awarded the rank of division commander, Guan Xiangying was awarded the rank of senior colonel, and the commanders of the other brigades were awarded the rank of colonel. In addition, in order to reward the soldiers of the independent division who sacrificed their lives for the country, a special reward of 100,000 yuan was awarded to the independent division.
Silver dollar, Chiang Zhongzheng.”
After saying that, Zhou Guoxiong walked up to Liu Hua and handed over a set of general uniforms and a letter of appointment. In just a few minutes, the ceremony of conferring titles and flags was over.
After the business has been settled, the remaining private matters should be settled at the dinner table. This has been a rule in China since ancient times. In order to better blackmail the National Government and gain more benefits for his troops, Liu Hua went to great lengths to
The cooking class was specially asked to prepare a very sumptuous meal.
Facing the sumptuous meal in front of them, several Kuomintang officials who had been sleeping in the open couldn't help but salivate. Even Major General Zhou Guoxiong looked at the food on the table with his eyes.
"Senior Zhou, everyone, for the sake of the independent division, you risked your lives and crossed the enemy's blockade. The food on the table came to us in Jindong. This made us very touched. The food on the table was made by me in the cooking class.
It took several days to prepare. Today is the opportunity to give the flag to the independent division, to greet everyone, and to calm down the shock. Come, let’s have the first glass of wine to toast all the guests who have come from afar.” Liu Hua stood up and raised his hand.
He picked up the wine glass in his hand and said.
"Haha, Mr. Liu, you're welcome," Zhou Guoxiong also stood up, drank the wine in the glass, and continued.
"Mr. Liu, this is a glass of wine for you. Congratulations to my brother for being promoted to the rank of Major General of the National Army at such a young age. I think that as long as he works hard, he will be promoted to Lieutenant General sooner or later. Come and toast to you, brother.
"After that, Zhou Guoxiong drank the wine in the glass in one gulp. Liu Hua looked at Zhou Guoxiong with a sincere face, shook his head, and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
In this way, the dinner ended with the two parties complimenting each other. However, Zhou Guoxiong did not leave after the dinner, but came to Liu Hua's room with a hint of drunkenness. Looking at Zhou Guoxiong who walked in, Liu Hua
I thought to myself that what was supposed to come had come.
"Senior Zhou, it's so late, why aren't you taking a rest? Is there something wrong?" Liu Hua pretended not to know anything.
"Haha, Mr. Liu, you're welcome. It's nothing. I just think the two of us get along really well. I want to make friends with my brother and talk more."
Seeing that Liu Hua was the only one in the room, Zhou Guoxiong sat next to Liu Hua. "Brother, I have observed it in the past two days, and I found that your army's equipment is very poor. Such equipment is not good for elite Japanese soldiers."
It's a big loss." Zhou Guoxiong looked at Liu Hua and said with a smile.
"Haha, to be honest with Counselor Zhou, all the units of our Eighth Route Army have similar equipment. Although our brothers have fought many victorious battles in the rear, those victories were achieved by the soldiers with their lives. There is nothing I can do about it. I don't know Zhou
Is there anything the counselor can do? If you can help me solve the equipment problem for the thousands of people under my command, I will be grateful." Liu Hua looked at Zhou Guoxiong with longing on his face.
Looking at Liu Hua with longing eyes, Counselor Zhou was secretly happy because the fish had taken the bait.
"Commander Liu, you know that the chairman of the committee has strict orders that prohibit any troops or personnel from providing materials and equipment to the Eighth Route Army unless there is an order from the central government. You have made your brother very embarrassed!" Zhou Guoxiong showed a troubled look.
, ready to guide Liu Hua step by step into his own trap.
"Counsellor Zhou, you have seen the situation in my army, so please help our brothers. Besides, I am the major general and commander of the independent division appointed by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek personally. If I lose the battle in the future, I will fight against the Chairman.
A slap in the face? Also, Counselor Zhou, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek personally ordered the expansion of my independent division. The original establishment of the army was only one brigade, but now it has been expanded to a division. Should those expanded soldiers be allowed to go to the front line with fire sticks?
Kill the Japanese? This is not reasonable and reasonable, right?"
"Commander Liu, I am also aware of this situation, but after all, providing equipment to you means providing equipment to the Eighth Route Army! By then, if people from the military command and the central command know about this, my brother's life will be in danger.
"
"Counsellor Zhou, what you said is wrong. Now is the period of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. We all belong to the National Revolutionary Army, so why should we be separated from each other? When brothers say this, aren't they afraid of being accused of undermining the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party?"
After hearing Liu Hua's words, Counselor Zhou was a little scared, but he still smiled, because this sentence had a different meaning for him.
"Commander Liu is joking, how dare I undermine the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. As long as Commander Liu works hard to kill the enemy and serve the country, and repay Chairman Chiang's kindness in knowing him, my brother will try his best to help your army solve the equipment problem." At this time, Zhou Guoxiong also said.
Straightforward answer.
"Haha, Counselor Zhou, we are all the National Revolutionary Army now. Of course we must serve the country and kill the enemy. Chairman Chiang is now the supreme leader of China. Of course our independent division must obey the command of the Chairman..." Liu Hua answered vaguely.
However, in the ears of Zhou Guoxiong, who was already a little drunk, this answer became a heroic speech to serve the party and the country. Therefore, after listening to Liu Hua's words, Zhou Guoxiong showed a smile at the corner of his mouth.
"Senior Commander Liu is indeed a hero in his youth. He is a wise and reasonable man. If Chairman Chiang Kai-shek hears this, he will be very happy. Tell the truth to Commander Liu, before coming to Shanxi Province, Shangfeng had considered the equipment of the independent division.
The problem was that it was obviously impossible to transport it from the rear because it had to pass through countless Japanese blockades. Fortunately, an officer’s reminder solved the equipment problem of your army.”
"What's the proposal?" Liu Hua immediately became energetic after hearing the equipment.
"That's right, Commander Liu. Before the July 7th Incident of the Japanese Army, the Nationalist Government secretly built some arsenals in various places to deal with the Japanese attack. However, I didn't expect that the Japanese army's attack was so fast. Many arsenals had not yet been launched.
It was occupied by the Japanese army before it could be used. However, very fortunately, these arsenals were generally built in very hidden places, so the Japanese army did not discover it. Among them, there was such a secret arsenal in eastern Shanxi, but
, it is now in the occupied area of the Japanese army, it depends on whether Commander Liu has the ability to retrieve it." Counselor Zhou looked at the impatient Liu Hua and explained patiently.
"Where?" Liu Hua blurted out.
"Haha, Commander Liu, it's not very far from here. It's in the Yuanping area 300 kilometers away. There is a mountain called Yunzhong Mountain. The arsenal is in a cave on the mountain. We don't know the specific location. We need
Go and investigate on your own." Counselor Zhou replied with a smile.
"Well, Yuan Ping, if you want to transport the equipment back, you must pass through the Japanese-occupied areas. The most important ones are Dingxiang County and Meng County that you pass along the way. If this batch of equipment attracts the attention of the Japanese, just rely on this piece of equipment in my hand.
Why don't you order some people? It won't be shipped back. Does Brother Zhou know how much this batch of equipment is?" Liu Hua thought about it and said.
"No one knows the specific figures. Besides, this arsenal was built by Yan Xishan. I think there should be at least a regiment's equipment and a large amount of ammunition, and maybe more..."
"Well, okay, thank you Brother Zhou, thank you Brother Zhou for helping us solve the most important problem. If Brother Zhou has anything to do in the future, just ask me. I will definitely help you do it." After listening to this, Liu Hua was secretly happy, so
He also uttered big words.
In this way, the evening conversation ended after both of them achieved satisfactory results. However, Liu Hua was not in a hurry to rest. Instead, he found the political commissar who was about to rest and told him the amazing good news.
"Commander, are you telling the truth? Now, if we have this batch of ammunition, the expansion of our troops will no longer be a problem. What are you going to do?" After listening to Liu Hua's words, political commissar Guan Xiangying
He also asked excitedly.
"Political Commissar, it's like this. We don't know the specific number of this batch of equipment and ammunition, so we can't transport it back at all. So I want to ask the special operations team to go over and conduct reconnaissance first. After we find out all the situations, we can discuss it.
Can you think of a specific transportation plan?" Liu Hua asked.
"Okay, Commander, I agree. I will send a report to Liu Xiaogang right now and ask him to send someone to conduct reconnaissance." The political commissar replied excitedly, eager to go out and send the report.
"Wait a minute, political commissar, it's better not to send a telegram about this matter. For such an important matter, the fewer people know about it, the better. I think so, let Liu Xiaogang come here, we will personally assign him a task, and then let him
Personally select the team members and personally lead the team to investigate."
"Commander, look at me, I'm confused. How can I send a telegram for such an important matter? Okay, I'll go to the regiment headquarters with Comrade Liu Xiaogang." After saying that, the political commissar broke away from Liu Hua's hand and hurriedly